Carbondale to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

389.5 miles 626.9 km · straight line
467.5 miles estimated 752.3 km · driving distance
9h 24min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Carbondale from Tulsa?

The distance from Carbondale to Tulsa is 389.5 miles (626.9 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Carbondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.5 miles, taking about 9h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Carbondale in Illinois and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carbondale and Tulsa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carbondale to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 24min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 17min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 56min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carbondale & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Carbondale
37.73°N, 89.22°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients